Forensic Science Schools In Florida
There are 11 accredited forensic science schools in Florida for faculty who teach forensic science classes to choose from. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of forensic science and forensic science training in Florida, which includes forensic science training at the following levels:
- Forensic Science Certificate
- Associates degree in Forensic Science
- Bachelors degree in Forensic Science
- Bachelors degree in Forensic Science
- Masters degree in Forensic Science
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Professional Trends
Florida Vs. National Forensic Science Employment
| Florida | 1,470 |
| National | 12,390 |
Of all of the forensic science professionals that work in the US, approximately 14% work in Florida state.
Employment Growth for Forensic science professionals In Florida
| 1,390 | 1,330 | 1,230 | 1,340 | 1,470 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
Forensic Science is a growing field in Florida. In Florida, 80 more forensic science professionals were working in 2010, than there were in 2006. Thus, the field of forensic science has grown by 6% in Florida. This growth is faster than the change in the number of forensic science professionals around the country. Nationally, the number of forensic science professionals has grown by 1% from 2006 to 2010.
Forensic Science VS. All Professions salaries in Florida
| $41,610 | $42,850 | $44,750 | $44,910 | $47,270 |
| $43,191 | $44,171 | $45,158 | $47,627 | $48,473 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Forensic Science
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
The salaries paid to forensic science professionals are growing in Florida. In 2006 forensic science professionals made a mean salary of $41,610 per year, and in 2010 they made $47,270 per year.
Salary percentiles for Forensic science professionals in Florida
10th percentile |
$28,560 |
25th percentile |
$35,030 |
50th percentile |
$45,180 |
75th percentile |
$56,780 |
90th percentile |
$71,030 |
This represents a 12% growth in salaries. State trends for all professions mirror this growth. Within the field of forensic science, there is a huge variation in pay, with the highest paid forensic science professionals earning 149% more money than those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket in Florida state.
Average Salaries for Forensic science professionals and related professions in Florida
Computer Forensics |
$59,660 |
Criminal Justice |
$43,888 |
Criminology |
$60,600 |
Forensic Accounting |
$56,383 |
Forensic Nursing |
$82,405 |
Forensic Psychology |
$83,125 |
Forensic Science |
$47,270 |
Forensic science professionals in Florida earn, on average, less than their counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Forensic Science programs available for each degree type for all schools in Florida
associate |
5 |
bachelor |
2 |
master |
3 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
2 |
| Total | 12 |
As the number of forensic science professionals is increasing in Florida state, the number of students graduating from the 11 accredited forensic science schools in Florida state is decreasing. In 2006, 312 students graduated from forensic science courses in Florida. And in 2010, 147 students graduated.
This represents a 53% decrease in the number of forensic science degree or certificate school graduates in Florida state. A majority of these graduates, or 42%, graduated with a associate's degree in forensic science.